Central Prison Haripur

A correctional facility committed to a secure, humane, and reform-oriented environment — working towards a safer society through rehabilitation, education, and skill development for every inmate.

Najam Hussain Abbasi

Superintendent

Central Prison Haripur

Message

A prison is, above all, a place of law, order, and human responsibility. Within the walls of this institution, the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Prisons Act, and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Prisons Rules, 2018 guide every decision we make — from the moment an inmate is admitted to the day of their lawful release. As Superintendent, my responsibility is twofold: to maintain the security and discipline that public safety demands, and to ensure that every prisoner in our custody is treated with the dignity and fairness that the law guarantees. We work to provide adequate food, medical care, legal access, family visits, religious observance, education, and skill-based training, so that the time spent here is not lost time, but an opportunity for genuine reform. I acknowledge with gratitude the hard work of the deputy superintendents, assistant superintendents, head warders, warders, medical and administrative staff who serve this jail with discipline and dedication, often away from their own families. Together, we strive to make this institution a place where the law is enforced firmly, but humanity is never forgotten.

Iftkhar Ullah Jan

Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Prisons

Message

The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, under the leadership of the Chief Minister, remains firmly committed to a prison system that is secure, humane, and reformative — a system that fulfils its duty to the law while preserving the dignity of those it holds. Our jails must not be places of mere confinement; they must be institutions where individuals are equipped, through education, skill development, and moral guidance, to return to society as responsible and productive citizens

In this regard, Central Prison Haripur occupies a place of particular importance. Its size, capacity, and the range of its programmes make it a leading institution within the provincial prison system. I commend the efforts of the Superintendent, his officers, and the staff in maintaining order, expanding inmate welfare facilities, and advancing the rehabilitation agenda set by the Provincial Government.

Rehan Gul Khattak

IG Prisons KP

Message

It is a privilege to lead the Prisons Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa at a defining moment in its institutional journey. The gradual transformation of the Prisons administration, in line with the correctional philosophy and rehabilitative approach towards inmates, remains a continuing priority of the Department. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Prisons Rules, 2018 provide the foundation on which we are building a modern, accountable, and humane prisons service. Our focus extends across four interlinked pillars: strengthening security and discipline; improving healthcare, nutrition, and living conditions for inmates; expanding education and vocational training programmes; and ensuring transparent financial and administrative governance through the Prisons Welfare Fund and allied mechanisms.

Ikramullah Khan

Additional Chief Secretary Home &Tribal Affairs KPK

Message

Our priorities are clear: humane conditions of confinement, secure and well-managed facilities, modernised infrastructure, skill development and vocational training for inmates, and a structured pathway for their reintegration into society. Equally important is the welfare and capacity-building of our prisons workforce, whose service often goes unseen. Through close coordination with the Inspectorate General of Prisons, the Finance Department, and our development partners, the Home Department is working to ensure that reforms translate into measurable outcomes across all 33 jails of the province. I extend my appreciation to the officers and staff serving in challenging conditions, and reaffirm the Department’s resolve to support every initiative that advances safety, justice, and rehabilitation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Prisoners Facilities

Central Prison Haripur is among the largest and best-managed correctional facilities in Pakistan, offering structured accommodation, healthcare, education, vocational training, and rehabilitation services in line with the KP Prisons Rules 2018.”

Accommodation

Barracks and cells designed and maintained in accordance with the KP Prisons Rules 2018 • Separate accommodation for women, juveniles, and under-trial prisoners as per legal classification

Food & Nutrition

Three meals daily prepared under supervision in line with the prescribed dietary scale and nutritional standards, with special diets provided on medical advice.”

Healthcare

On-site jail hospital staffed with resident medical officer and paramedical staff • Regular OPD, in-patient care, and routine health screening for all inmates • Specialist consultations and referrals to tertiary care hospitals when clinically indicated Page 1 of 5 • Dedicated wards for tuberculosis, hepatitis, and other communicable disease management Central Prison Haripur · Office of the Superintendent • Mental health support and drug-dependence treatment in coordination with relevant departments

Vocational Training

Tailoring, embroidery (women) Carpentry, electrician work (men) Certificates issued in collaboration with relevant trade and skill development authorities, supporting postrelease employment.

Educational Courses

Primary to Intermediate (Allama Iqbal Open University programs). Literacy Classes (For illiterate inmates). Religious Education (Hifz-e-Quran courses available).

Counseling

• Drug rehabilitation ward with dedicated medical support for inmates with substance dependence • Religious counseling sessions conducted by qualified Imams • Psychological counseling and mental health support